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Structural Engineering Degree Apprenticeship position in Gloucester available

Simpson Associates Consulting LTD · Elmbridge Court Business Park · posted 23 June 2026

Wage
£17,500 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
5 Years
Level
Degree (Level 6)
Standard
Civil engineer (level 6)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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  • You will begin by learning CAD skills which are the basis of all the construction designs we do
  • You will work alongside experienced technicians and engineers to develop your knowledge of building engineering
  • You will translate civil engineers’ and architects’ designs into technical drawings, taking into account elements such as environmental features and utilities, making decisions and recommendations as to how these are dealt with
  • You will communicate with clients, suppliers and colleagues as part of this process
  • As your skills develop, you will then start to be involved in engineering design, working towards designing independently
  • You will be supported all along with on-the-job training and mentoring from our team of experienced, industry-leading professionals at our office in Gloucester

Your training

You will join as an apprentice engineer and start your degree in September 2026. Through this Level 6-degree apprenticeship you will gain a BEng in Civil Engineering from University of the West of England. Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment. Attending university 1-day a week for 5-years at no cost to you. You’ll be working in the office in Gloucester for the other 4 days of the week and earning a salary. 

NOTE: Candidates must currently live within a practical daily travelling distance of the office in Gloucester to be considered for the position. 

Where it leads

Once you have successfully completed your degree, you will be appointed as a Graduate Civil or Structural Engineer. From there you will progress to managing your own projects as a Civil or Structural Engineer and the next step is to manage your own team of apprentices and graduates as a Senior or Principal Engineer. 

About Simpson Associates Consulting LTD

We are a well established and respected consultancy and are large enough to provide excellent career development and a friendly work environment but small enough to give you the opportunity to work in project teams side-by-side with senior staff. We work with clients including household names such as Whitbread, Merlin Entertainments (including Legoland), Costa, JD Wetherspoon, Soho House, Taylor Wimpey and Galliard so you'll get a wide variety of experience as you launch your career.

Things to consider

We can only consider applicants who are based within practical daily commuting distance of our Gloucester office and have a permanent right to work in the UK.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsNumber skills

Entry requirements

  • A Level Maths (grade B) — desired
  • A Level Physics (grade B) — desired
  • BTEC Engineering (grade Distinction) — desired

Where you'll work

  • B10, Elmbridge Court Business Park, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ